I have always been fascinated by Tai Chi. I remember very clearly the first time I saw someone doing Tai Chi. I was 10 and visiting my grandmother in Toronto. There was a park near her apartment that had swings and a wading pool and an amazing garden area. In the middle of the garden was an elderly Asain couple doing Tai Chi together. I was amazed at how they moved so fluidly and with ease. Every time since then when I see someone doing Tai Chi I'm capivated by the movement. There is a grace and serenity of movement that calls to me.
Now I have started Tai Chi myself and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I am no where near as graceful as that couple I saw so many years ago. But with a few years of practise and persistance, I hope to maybe inspire someone else someday. I have only done 2 classes so far but I know this is something that I know I will be doing for the rest of my life. I don't even have the words to describe how much I am enjoying it. It just feels so right to be learning.
I know Tai Chi is going to benefit me in so many ways in my becoming a martial artist. This journey I have begun this year is so awesome. To think it all started with my son asking me in a shy voice if I would do Kung Fu with him so he had someone to practise with. He has given me more of a gift then he ever could imagine, and I thank him often for it.
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